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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
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Title 29 - Labor |
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Subtitle B - Regulations Relating to Labor |
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Chapter XXVII - Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission |
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Part 2700 - Procedural Rules |
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Subpart G - Hearings |
§ 2700.55 - Powers of Judges.
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§ 2700.55 Powers of Judges.
Subject to these rules, a Judge is empowered to:
(a) Administer oaths and affirmations;
(b) Issue subpoenas authorized by law;
(c) Rule on offers of proof and receive relevant evidence;
(d) Order depositions to be taken;
(e) Regulate the course of the hearing;
(f) Hold conferences for the settlement or simplification of the issues;
(g) Dispose of procedural requests or similar matters;
(h) Make decisions in the proceedings before him, provided that he shall not be assigned to make a recommended decision; and
(i) Take other action authorized by these rules, by 5 U.S.C. 556, or by the Act.